London CTOs Lunch Club – Panel Event – Founders, CTOs and Emerging Tech
Every technology leader has faced it — a moment when the business is set on adopting a new technology that you, as a seasoned CTO, don’t believe in. Whether it’s the latest framework, a trendy platform, or an AI-driven promise that sounds too good to be true, saying “no” can come with real consequences.
This London CTOs Lunch Club panel explores what happens when experienced CTOs clash with business enthusiasm. Should you keep quiet and play along, or speak your mind and risk your standing? How do you stay authentic in an environment driven by hype, especially when you’ve seen similar cycles before?
As emerging technologies continue to dominate boardroom conversations, this discussion will look at how CTOs navigate the tension between professional integrity, business expectations, and career risk — and how to decide which hills are worth dying on.
This Week’s Guest Host
Nick Sales – Fractional CTO
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Expert Speakers
Chris Parsons – AI Consultant & Co-founder/CTO of Cherrypick
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Jack Godau – Interim Fractional Full Time CTO
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Georgiy Kassabli – Head of Engineering, Mob
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Tom Hill – Fractional CTO, Reyor
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Event Details
When: Friday 7th November at 13:00 (virtual, 60 mins)
Format: Informal panel discussion with audience Q&A
Where: Online
About the London CTOs Lunch Club
The London CTOs Lunch Club is a weekly gathering of technology leaders, meeting every Friday lunchtime for light-touch, high-value conversations. Each session blends education, entertainment, and networking in an informal environment.
We bring CTOs together to share experiences, tackle real challenges, and connect with peers who understand the unique pressures of technology leadership. Whether through guest hosts, panel discussions, or open conversations, the Lunch Club is designed to help leaders learn, reflect, and build lasting relationships.
Access to London CTOs events is reserved for:
- CTOs/engineering leaders employed in perm positions
- CTOs/engineering leaders between roles
- Fractional or interim CTOs/engineering leaders
We reserve the right to cancel your RSVP to the event if you are:
- Working in a business development or marketing role selling to CTOs
- Working for a tech consultancy or recruitment organisation